I slowed down, letting my feet drop gently off the treadmill. My shirt clung to my back, soaked with sweat, and my breath came in short, warm puffs. My heart was pounding from the run. I reached into my bag for my water bottle and took a few sips, letting the cold liquid cool the heat burning in my chest.Just as I pulled the bottle away from my lips, I noticed something odd. Athena had stepped off her treadmill too.

She reached out to grab her water bottle the same way I did. Same timing. Same ...